Mintage: Included with Below Wreath Mintage                    

Reverse Die and Mintmark Position Comparison Guide

Scarcity: In Wreath dimes are common in the circulated grades, however locating Mint State examples will be 
challenging.  This San Francisco date has a very low Mint State population in MS64 or better, and is very 
underrated at common date pricing levels.  As a mintmark placement variety, it is more difficult to locate 
than the Below Wreath variety.
Updated Greer Rarity Ratings
Rarity Rating In Wreath: G-VG R2, F-VF R2, EF-AU R3+, MS R5
Rarity Rating Combined: G-VG R1, F-VF R1, EF-AU R2+, MS R3 

Fortin Variety Rarity Estimates In VF - Mint State 

Comments: Cracked dies and uneven strikes are the rule for 1875-S In Wreath dimes.  The San Francisco mint's 
transition from low volume production demands in 1873 and 1874 to the high volume output during 1875 appears 
to have been plagued with quality issues.  Both In Wreath and Below Wreath dimes of that year are found with 
flatness at the head, rock and foot areas.  Finding early die state examples that are fully struck will be very 
challenging, especially for Variety 103. Fully struck and choice examples should bring a strong premium.  The 
In Wreath mintmark position variety is scarce in Mint State and is underpriced when offered at the same trend 
pricing as the Below Wreath variety.
  
Value As A Date (Coin World Trends/CoinValues)

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